Torpado T481 Albatros

Improved trail control equals a more enjoyable ride. Talon's 29er stability gives you a smooth, controlled ride.

The Talon 29er’s stable, responsive ALUXX aluminium frame is designed with geometry that’s optimised for its 29-inch wheels. These larger-diameter hoops roll over obstacles with greater ease, improve your traction and help you maintain momentum on any trail.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: Charcoal
Frame: ALUXX-Grade Butted Aluminum
Fork: RockShox Recon Silver, 100mm Travel with PopLoc Sprint remote lock out
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Sport OS
Stem: Giant Sport OS
Seatpost: Giant Sport OS
Saddle: Giant Connect (Upright)
Pedals: N/A

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano Deore, 3x10s
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT, 10s
Brakes: Shimano M395 hydraulic disc [F] 180 mm [R] 160 mm
Brake Levers: Shimano M395 hydraulic disc
Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36, 10s
Chain: KMC X10
Crankset: Shimano M-522
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink

WHEELS
Rims: Giant S-XC2 29″
Hubs: Giant Tracker Sport, 32H
Spokes: Stainless, black 14G
Tires: Schwalbe Rapid Rob 29X2.1

There's nothing like the feeling of riding a classic hardtail, except this – trusted XtC design updated for bang up to date 27.5 wheels. Race it, win it, love it.

With its ALUXX SL frameset and 27.5 geometry, the XtC 27.5 blends quickness and control. The proprietary ALUXX SL alloy from Giant's own forging facilities is stiffer and lighter than 6061-series aluminum, while PowerCore – a massively oversized bottom bracket/chainstay area with fully integrated 86mm BB and asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside for unprecedented pedalling stiffness.

FRAME
Sizes: Please call for availability
Colors: Black/Blue
Frame: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Fork: Fox 32 Float CTD Evolution 27.5″, 100mm Travel, QR15, OverDrive 2 Tapered Steerer
Shock: N/A

COMPONENTS
Handlebar: Giant Connect XC, 19mm rise, 690 x 31.8mm
Stem: Giant Connect SL, OverDrive 2, 8 degree rise
Seatpost: Giant Connect SL, 27.2x375mm
Saddle: Giant Contact (Forward)
Pedals: N/A

DRIVETRAIN
Shifters: Shimano XT, 2x10s
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow+, 10s
Brakes: Shimano XT, M785
Brake Levers: Shimano XT, M785
Cassette: Shimano HG62 11-36, 10s
Chain: KMC X10 w/ Missing Link
Crankset: Shimano XT 38/26
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Press-Fit

WHEELS
Rims: Giant P-XC2 27.5
Hubs: Giant Tracker, sealed bearings [F] QR15 Thru-Axle, [R] 135×5 QR
Spokes: Stainless, double-butted, black w/ alloy nipples
Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 27.5×2.1″, Folding Performance